With Día del Amor y la Amistad just a few weeks away, it’s time to
start thinking of what to gift your special sugarplum for Saint
Valentine’s Day.

Forget flowers and chocolate and give the gift that will keep on giving, fashion!

Whether
you’re in the market for a gift for your main man or a dainty little
number for your special lady, the recently opened Will & Ives
boutique in the Marina Village on Paradise Island has something for
everyone. Carrying Juicy Couture for the ladies and Diesel for men, it’s
an ideal spot to snag a nifty new piece to welcome spring.

We
sat down with Kim Gibson of Will & Ives to get the dish on the lines
they carry, the challenges of running a local boutique and what’s hot
for spring.

What brands do you carry?

We carry the
Juicy Couture line for women and the Diesel line for men. However, we
have received so many requests to carry Diesel jeans for women that we
have decided to do so however, these won't be in stock until summer
2012.

What are your price points?

Our items range
from $20 to $300. The truth is, there is something for everyone at Will
& Ives. We cater to those who are very trendy and those who are
conservative.

What have been your main challenges thus far?

Prior to opening, financing was a bit of a challenge however, thankfully things have been going quite well with the store.

What type of customer shops at Will & Ives?

Our customers at Will & Ives are not only women but men also. We have a wide range of customers from all walks of life.

In
the Diesel line, we carry mens jeans, shirts, shoes, underwear
(boxers), wallets, belts, caps, men bags and watches. In the Juicy
Couture line, we carry the famous track suits that are both popular and
comfortable to wear. We carry handbags, wallets, clothing, jewelry,
fragrances, hair accessories, shoes and watches. We also have a kids
section where we carry fun and interesting jewelry for girls, lunch
bags, fun note books, scented pencils, pencil cases and girls hand bags.
We also carry the i-phone covers, ear buds, lap top covers and other
computer accessories.

What items can we expect to shop for spring?

For
spring we have fantastic handbags, track suits in beautiful spring
colors, the new line of Juicy Couture jewelry, that is very affordable
with earrings starting as low as $50. We have a brand new shipment of
Diesel clothing for men in for spring also. We have fashionable and
comfortable mens jeans, fun, edgy T-shirts, wallets, shoes, belts and
watches.

Customers can find a wide selection of valentine gifts
to chose from. Will & Ives has many ways to say, I love you on
Valentine's Day .
What are your top 3 fashion must-haves of the moment?

The three top fashion must haves for women from Juicy are:

The very popular track suit
The affordable and trendy Juicy handbag
The Juicy charm bracelet.